Wheeler Elementary

We are excited to announce three upcoming musical opportunities for our Wheeler 4th and 5th Grade students. This year, the district is providing our students with an instructor for 4th Grade Band, 5th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Orchestra. Information will be released over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout if you feel this is something your student would like to participate in.

🌟 Another week, another opportunity to shine at Wheeler! 🎉✨ Our Safety Patrol Even Month Members are stepping up into their leadership roles this Monday! Let's celebrate their commitment and courage! 💪💖 #WheelerRundown

✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS

✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TONIGHT | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening at Valley High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚

✅ SAVE THE DATE | The 2025 Showcase of Schools will take place on Oct. 25 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! All JCPS schools in one place for one day only!

🎉✨ Wildcat Week is HERE! 🎉✨ Let’s end this amazing week on a high note! Wear your favorite Wheeler Gear or sport your best Wheeler Blue this Friday! 💙📸 Show us your spirit! #WheelerRundown

🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | The first day of school is here, and we’re so excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see all the bright, smiling faces in our classrooms today!

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!

Attention 5th grade families. Safety Patrol applications are now open! This opportunity is available to any Wheeler 5th grade student. Act fast, as applications are due by 2:00 on Thursday, August 14th. Students may apply at the link below: https://forms.gle/D965dHu46T71Dztx6

Please share these maps with anyone who may be helping your family with morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal. At the start of the school year, we will have many new families learning and experiencing the car rider line for the first time. Please assume the best intentions and be kind while everyone learns to navigate the system.

🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.

✨ School is back this Thursday! 🎉 Get ready for the #WheelerRundown! 📚 We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces at our Meet the Teacher event on Monday💖👇

🌟 Attention, Wheeler Families! 🌟 We're excited to announce that classroom and teacher assignments are now live in the Parent Portal! 🏫✨We can’t wait to see everyone this week!

From Mrs. Talibou, our Wheeler Family Resource Center Coordinator:
🎒 Backpack Full of Supplies Giveaway! You're invited to a drive-thru event at Westport Middle School (8100 Westport Rd).
📅 What to know:
• Students must be present to receive backpacks
• Limit: 2 backpacks per family
Come grab some back-to-school essentials without leaving your car! Hosted by JCPS Family Resource Centers.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM1k_mf2mx905j8Eo5RI1AZgwlgpEi12/view?usp=sharing

📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!

Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.

✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months

Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚

Looking for the School Supply Lists?

The school has purchased school supplies for ALL Wheeler Students this year! The only items parents will need to pickup for their student is a backpack and a take-home folder.

🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌

🌟 Join the Wheeler Family! 🌟 Due to a recent retirement, we have a rare teaching opening at our school. We’re looking for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation to fill this role a few more! Want to be part of our amazing team? 📚✨
Apply at the link below or call the school (485-8349) if you are interested in the long-term substitute positions.
https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22WHEELER+ELEMENTARY%22

🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨

🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.

Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!